Flight of the Butterflies in 3D Soars onto the Bullock Museum IMAX Screen

AUSTIN, TEXAS (JANUARY 10, 2013) - Flight of the Butterflies is an awe-inspiring film based on a true story that follows the epic journey of the monarch butterfly beginning in Canada , traveling through the US with destination points in Austin and the Texas Hill Country, and ending in the mountains of central Mexico. One of the most incredible migrations on Earth, scientist Dr. Fred Urguhart spent 40 years trying to discover the mysteries surrounding the monarch's journey and secret winter hideaway.

What began with a small boy daydreaming about where butterflies went each winter became a lifelong pursuit that enlisted the help of volunteers known as "citizen scientists." These dedicated volunteers helped with tagging and tracking the butterflies in a decades-long quest that yielded the ultimate discovery of the monarch's overwintering sites in the peaks of central Mexico.

The first citizen scientist in Mexico was Catalina Aguado who spent two years searching in the mountains west of Mexico City under Dr. Urquhart's guidance before making the discovery of the monarch's destination that graced the cover of National Geographic magazine in August 1976. The only surviving member of the original discovery team, Ms. Aguado who now lives in Austin, Texas will be on hand to introduce the film at the Bullock Museum on January 26, 2013 at 11:30am. She will also be available for questions and answers following the movie.

There will be free educational events planned for children that day beginning at 11 am - 3pm including instructions on planting a butterfly garden, creative art activities, storytelling, and much more.

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​​The Bullock Texas State History Museum, a division of the State Preservation Board and an accredited institution of the American Alliance of Museums, creates experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. With dynamic, award-winning exhibitions that illuminate Texas history, people, and culture, educational programming for all ages, and an IMAX® theater with a screen the size of Texas, the Museum collaborates with more than 700 museums, libraries, archives, organizations, and individuals across the world to bring the Story of Texas to life. For more information, visit www.TheStoryofTexas.com or call (866)369-7108.